The song 'When I Was Your Man' by Bruno Mars reflects on regret and heartbreak after losing a significant other due to not appreciating them enough. The lyrics express remorse for past mistakes, acknowledging the consequences of taking someone for granted and the longing to make amends, symbolized by the metaphor of not buying flowers or dancing with the partner.
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Themes
Regret and reflection
• I should've bought you flowers
• Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made
Loss and longing
• Now my baby's dancing, but she's dancing with another man
• It all just sounds like ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Apology and acceptance
• I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
• I just want you to know